The Correlation between the Maxillary Central Incisor Shape and the Facial Form for Both Sexes in Syrian Population
Abstract
Aim: the aim of the current study is to investigate the relationship between facial shape and maxillary central incisor (MCI) shape for Syrian men and women.
Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 180 participants without facial or dental defects and aged between 20-25 years. They were divided into two main groups based on gender (90 males, 90 females), and each main group was further divided into three sub-groups based on region (The Western and the Northwestern regions, or the northern and northeastern regions, or the southern and interior regions). A digital photograph of each individual's face was taken to determine the facial shape by using AutoCAD. Furthermore, maxillary stone casts were made for each individual to assess the maxillary central incisor (MCI) shape. Chi-squared test was used to investigate the correlation between face and MCI shape.
Results: Among Syrians, oval-shape upper central incisors and oval faces were the most common. The intersex variations in dental and facial shape were not statistically significant. Moreover, facial form didn’t show any significant correlation with any of MCI shape.
Conclusions: we can't rely on facial shape to determine MCIs shape in Syrian population. Due to oval MCIs were the most common, dentist could select it if they feel doubt.
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